Jasper County
Emergency Management
& Homeland Security
Emergency Management
& Homeland Security
Current News Updates & Alerts
Jasper County Emergency Management
115 N 2nd Ave East, Newton, IA 50208 Phone: 641-792-7555
115 N 2nd Ave East, Newton, IA 50208 Phone: 641-792-7555
Jasper County EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The CodeRed™ system provides city officials with the ability to provide pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed™ to be sure they receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued. Sign up here
The Emergency Management Agency's office
is a result of the changing attitude of governmental bodies.
It is a change from a reaction point of view
to a readiness state.
is a result of the changing attitude of governmental bodies.
It is a change from a reaction point of view
to a readiness state.
Homeland Security
Homeland Security plans for and responds to both natural and human-caused disasters. The Division helps to coordinate activities before, during and after emergencies through partnerships with local, state, federal and private agencies. The Division's main objectives are to preserve life and reduce the impact of disasters.
Homeland Security plans for and responds to both natural and human-caused disasters. The Division helps to coordinate activities before, during and after emergencies through partnerships with local, state, federal and private agencies. The Division's main objectives are to preserve life and reduce the impact of disasters.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Building a disaster resistant community is an initiative that challenges Jasper County to undertake actions that protect families, businesses, and public facilities by reducing the effects of natural disasters. Reducing the effects of natural disasters makes economic sense, and it is a good public policy because it protects the citizens and the future of the community.
On September 20, 2011 FEMA approved the Jasper County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the entire county. The plan is reviewed and updated every five years. To view, click here
Building a disaster resistant community is an initiative that challenges Jasper County to undertake actions that protect families, businesses, and public facilities by reducing the effects of natural disasters. Reducing the effects of natural disasters makes economic sense, and it is a good public policy because it protects the citizens and the future of the community.
On September 20, 2011 FEMA approved the Jasper County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the entire county. The plan is reviewed and updated every five years. To view, click here